Uniting the restive British Kingdoms behind him, Arthur believes he can now hold back the Saxons threatening the country. Meanwhile, Merlin sets out on a quest to uncover the sacred treasures of Britain, hoping they will prove decisive in the coming battle.
But in a country where the cult of the Christians is spreading, Merlin's quest is devisive. And the ambitions of the rival warlord Lancelot threaten the delicate peace. Could even those closest to Arthur be moved to betray him?
In the second book of the warlord Chronicles, Bernard Cornwall brilliantly retells the Arthurian Legend, combining myth, history and thrilling Battlefield action...